2002 Epsom Derby


The 2002 Epsom Derby was a horse race which took place at Epsom Downs on Saturday 8 June 2002. It was the 223rd running of the Derby, and it was won by High Chaparral. The winner was ridden by Johnny Murtagh and trained by Aidan O'Brien. The pre-race favourite Hawk Wing finished second.

Race details

* The distances between the horses are shown in lengths.
† Trainers are based in Great Britain unless indicated.

Winner's details

Further details of the winner, High Chaparral:

Two-year-old races

Notable runs by the future Derby participants as two-year-olds in 2001.

The road to Epsom

Early-season appearances in 2002 and trial races prior to running in the Derby.

Subsequent Group 1 wins

Group 1 / Grade I victories after running in the Derby.

Subsequent breeding careers

Leading progeny of participants in the 2002 Epsom Derby.

Sires of Classic winners


High Chaparral - Shuttle stallion

Sires of Group/Grade One winners


Hawk Wing - Exported to South Korea in 2009

Sires of National Hunt horses


Where Or When

Other Stallions


Bandari - Sired several jumps winners in sole crop
Jelani - Minor flat and jumps winners
Moon Ballad - Exported to Japan - Relocated to Ireland
Frankies Dream - Exported to Saudi Arabia